Milliken Acquires Germany’s Zebra-chem

US plastics additives and colorants manufacturer Milliken has acquired Zebra-chem, a globally-focused chemical producer based at Bad Bentheim, Germany. The German company specializes in chemical blowing agents as well as peroxide masterbatches that enable plastics producers to incorporate up to 100% recycled content into new plastics.

Combining its own strengths with those of Zebra-chem “opens up new potential to expand solutions that accelerate and improve plastic recycling,” Spartanburg, South Carolina-headquartered Milliken said, adding that customers will benefit from enhanced research and development capabilities, shared knowledge and a broadened product portfolio.

“Zebra-chem’s leading position in Europe allows Milliken to leverage its congruent innovation platforms, global presence and commercial expertise to accelerate market solutions that improve and increase manufacturing with recycled plastics,” said Wim Van de Velde, vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, for Milliken’s chemical division. “Our combined skillsets will facilitate faster and more customized solutions that achieve our customers’ sustainability goals.”

As Zebra-chem integrates into Milliken, daily operations will continue without interruption, including relationships with existing suppliers and customers, the US company said.  

Author: Dede Williams, Freelance Journalist

US plastics additives and colorants manufacturer Milliken has acquired...
US plastics additives and colorants manufacturer Milliken has acquired Zebra-chem, a Bad Bentheim, Germany-based company specializing in chemical blowing agents and peroxide masterbatches. Zebra-chem offers solutions that enable 100% recycled content to be used in new plastics. (c) Zebra Chem

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